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Time Tested and True: 15 Things Your Dad Always Says

ByVictoria Cornell November 27, 2023November 27, 2023
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Looking for some timeless advice from your dad? Get ready to dive into a collection of funny, loving, and honest dad quotes. Dads are known for their tough love mixed with laughter, and in a recent thread, readers shared their favorite sayings from their dads. Let’s explore the most memorable categories and quotes from the discussion.

Words of Wisdom

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A most liked comment read, “Opinions are like a**h****; everyone has one, and they all stink.”

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Another popular comment was, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” often followed by, “it’s all small stuff.”

Dad Jokes

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One reader replied, “When passing a cemetery, “People are dying to get in there.”

A second reader wrote, “Off like a herd of turtles!” Every time the whole family left together.”

Life Lessons

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A popular comment read, “Want in one hand and sh** in the other. See what one fills up faster.”

Financial Advice

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A user commented, “Another day, another dollar” (when he came home from work).”

Work Ethic

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One user wrote, “When you are climbing that ladder, never step on anyone else to get a rung higher.”

A second user replied, “If your gonna do something do it right the first time or don’t bother doing it at all.”

Health and Wellness

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One comment was, “Ain’t bleeding; don’t hurt.”

Another comment was, “Good thing you didn’t freak out” whenever someone freaks out.”

Personal Responsibility

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A user commented, “Wherever you go, there you are.” In other words, you can’t run from yourself.”

Motivational Phrases

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A reader replied, “Doing what’s right isn’t always doing what’s popular.”

A second reader added, “The mark of a man is what he does when no one is watching.”

Relationships

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A popular comment read, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you who you are.”

A second comment was, “When you date a woman, meet her mother quickly, that’s what she’s going to look and act like in the future.”

Tough Love

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One commenter added, “I’LL GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO CRY ABOUT!”

Another said, “You’re alright. I don’t care what your mom says.”

Mindset and Attitude

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One user said, “Always take accountability and be responsible for yourself.”


A second user wrote, “Where you going, dad?” “Crazy, want to come?”

Practical Tips

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A practical dad tip was, “If you drink your coffee black, you can always get it the way you like it.”

Another tip was, “Lefty loosey, righty tighty.”

Humorous Sayings

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A user commented, “I’m just resting my eyes!”


Another user added, “Don’t tell mom.”

Family Traditions

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One sweet comment read, “I love you!” I grew up with a very good dad who always hugged me and told me he loved me when I was going to bed.”

Educational Sayings

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Finally, a reader commented, “Don’t let school get in the way of an education.”
It’s clear that dads have a way with words that can both inspire and entertain.

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